Event Date : Friday, May 16, 1952
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Jeanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews, to Michael Havinga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Havinga, all of the Holland Marsh. The wedding took place at the Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveld. Rev. S. G. Brondsema of Toronto officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Henrietta Matthews, as maid of honour, and by her cousins, Miss Rena Van Zuiden and Miss Jean Hagan as bridesmaids. Little nieces of the groom, Marianne and Thelma Miedema, were the flower girls. Mr. Ralph Havinga of Windsor was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were Messrs. Sidney Van Dyke and Fred Havinga. The bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Flack, were host and hostess to the guests for afternoon tea. Mr. George Horlings, the bride's uncle, was master of ceremonies at the reception in the Community Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Havinga will reside in Toronto. Before her marriage several showers "of gifts were held in honour of the bride who has been a member of the office staff at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited. "

Event Date : April 14, 1897
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Bennett-Bennet - At the residence of Mr. Robt. Wilson, Bradford, on Wednesday, April 14th, by the Rev. J. Locke, Mr. Wm. Bennett, of West Gwillimbury, to Mrs. Joshua Bennett, of Gilford.

(on the same page)
"On April 14 Mr. W. Bennett was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mrs. Joshua Bennett, of Gilford. The happy couple took the train at Gilford on Thursday evening and spent their honeymoon in Barrie. Your correspondent wishes them every success through life."

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"A quiet wedding was celebrated in town at the residence of Mr. Robt. Wilson on Wednesday evening of last week. The contracting parties were Mr. Wm. Bennett, of Deerhurst, and Mrs. Joshua Bennett, of Gilford. Their large circle of acquaintances will rejoice with them over the happy event. It is rather a strange coincidence that the bride and groom's name were the same."

Event Date : Monday, January 31, 1949
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Mary, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. George Reilly, wed Adney, son of Mrs, Howard and the late Arthur William Howard. Ceremony at Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford. Rev. H.G. Blake officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Albert Wood. Mr. Albert Wood was groomsman. Reception for the immediate family was held at the home of the bride. The couple will reside in Saskatchewan. No date given for the wedding.

Event Date : Wednesday, May 01, 1940
Event Type : Marriage

Description : The wedding took place at the Ansnorveld Christian Reformed Church where the Rev. William Meyer officiated the ceremony.Nelly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rupke of Ansnorveld. Peter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Verkaik of Chatham. Following the honeymoon, the couple will reside in Tottenham.

Event Date : Saturday, July 03, 1965
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Corrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John De Peuter of Bradford, to George William Verkaik of Springdale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Verkaik of Springdale. The wedding took place in Springdale Christian Reformed Church. Rev. John Stempvoort officiated. The bride's sister, Miss Audrey De Peuter, was maid of honour. The groom's sisters, Misses Linda and Deanna Verkaik, were bridesmaids, with the bride's sister, Cathy De Peuter as junior bridesmaid. Mr. John Verkaik of Springdale was his brother's groomsman. The ushers were brothers of the bride and groom, John De Peuter and Robert Verkaik. Mr. and Mrs. Verkaik will reside in Springdale.

Event Date : Thursday, November 20, 1941
Event Type : Marriage

Description : The wedding took place at the Ansnorveld Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. M. Schans conducting the ceremony. Elsey Helen Mary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Havinga.

Event Date : Thursday, October 01, 1942
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Winter wed son of Mr. and Mrs. George Verkaik Sr. of Chatham. Rev. M. Schans performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister Miss C. Winter and Mr. George Verkaik was his brother's groomsman.

Event Date : Monday, November 30, 1970
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Jacqueline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jermolow, Bradford, to Jack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Verkaik, R.R. 4, Bradford. The wedding took place in Springdale Christian Reformed Church.

Event Date : Sunday, April 09, 1944
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Daughter of Mr and Mrs K. Miedema wed son of Mr and Mrs George Verkaik of Chatham. Rev. M. Schans performed the ceremony at the Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. A. Van Dyk was matron of homour, Miss Kitty Uitvlugt was flower girl and Mr John Miedema was best man.